S. 5262

Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Aug 5)

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Navigable waters

Sec. 3. Applicability of agency regulations and guidance

Sec. 4. State regulation of water

Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act affects, amends, or supersedes—

(1) the right of a State to regulate waters in the State; or

(2) the duty of a landowner to adhere to any State nuisance laws (including regulations) relating to waters in the State.

Sec. 5. Consent for entry by Federal representatives

Sec. 6. Compensation for regulatory taking